3111 Hope Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3111 Hope Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 40 permits, 7 not closed, and 60 violations, 2 open.
- What is the 2026 conforming loan limit in Philadelphia County?
- $832,750 for a single-unit home, per FHFA. Larger loans are jumbo loans.
- Is radon a problem here?
- EPA radon zone 2, moderate potential.
- What natural disasters is 3111 Hope Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Electrical permit Mar 2026Completed
Rewire complete 2 story property
- Residential building permit Feb 2026Issued
- for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations; including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. ***no work may be performed in the basement or cellar.*** other than stair replacement separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work. work approved as per phdc wo# 214298
- Plumbing permit Jan 2026Issued
Replace 25ft of soil pipe in basement replace 12ft of stack 1st to 2nd floor
- Residential building permit Nov 2024Expired
Make safe permit- for (to repair exterior wall covering with siding.) to resolve case #cf-2024-041078. abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6’ in height. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk closure. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #cf-2024-041078. “in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801, a pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion.”
- Plumbing permit Oct 2024Completed
Installation of plumbing fixtures with new branch piping. install 1 toilet, 1 sink and 1 shower 3 fixtures no basement work, no structural changes
- General permit minor Apr 2024Expired
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the philadelphia building code chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2024Completed
Phdc wo 192993 attached - replace three fixtures with underfloor piping- no remodeling - plumbing only
- Plumbing permit Apr 2022Completed
Repair/replace 3/4" water distribution pipe
- General permit minor Jan 2020Expired
Remove existing roofing - main and shed install 1" recovery board install modified granular rubber
- Use permit Jan 2020Completed
Application to change/register the use of existing vacant commercial space to proposed use as sit down restaurant (sandwhich shop)
- Demolition permit Jul 2019Completed
For the complete demolition of an existing one-story steel and wood structure (bridge) by hand methods. all permitted demolition activity to be in accordance with approved site safety demolition plan & such plan to be maintained on site at all times in accordance with philadelphia administrative code. complete sidewalk closure required as reflected on approved site plan and in accordance with section 3306 of the ibc. separate street closure permit required prior to start of work. any deviation will require an amended building permit.
- Alteration permit Dec 2018Completed
In accordance with code bulletin pm-1801, a pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion." make safe permit - repair fire escape per page 2, items a) thru j) of the engineer's report to resolve case #618700. abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6' in height. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk closure. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case ##618700.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.6 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Police Site 020, 130-60 Westmoreland St (1,050 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
550 ft
139 167 Clearfield Street and 7 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,300 ft
Leatex Chemical Co and 8 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Radon potential
Moderate
Average indoor levels of 2 to 4 pCi/L. EPA still suggests testing ground-floor and basement units.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Nearest public schools
1,350 ft
John B Stetson MS (1,350 ft), Sheppard Isaac Sch (1,400 ft), Pan American Academy CS (1,950 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Conforming loan limit 2026
$832,750
Philadelphia County. Mortgages up to this amount qualify for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac pricing. Above it, the loan is a jumbo with stricter terms.
FHFA Conforming Loan Limit Values, one-unit
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